Update #5

During the lessons last week, I've learned about the basics of microphones and when to choose the right one for recording. Dynamic mics receive frequency ranging from 50-15k Hz and are typically used for "rough voice" singers. Condenser mics on the other hand requires phantom power to work (comes from the mixer) and has a polar pattern of a cardioid. For example, the RODE NT1-A. I also learned that proximity effect is used to boost the bass (by placing the mic near the mouth) and plosive can be avoided by using a pop filter. While using pop filter is unable to eliminate the sibilance, a de-esser can be used.

In the second lessons, we learned to use the QU-32 mixer to record vocalists singing. One of the first few steps is to set up the mic and the mic stand, connect the mic with a snake to the right channel as the mixer later on. The mixer is required to be set up before recording, at this point, the vocalist needs to be able to hear themselves through the headphone (through a headphone amp) and also the mixer behind the glass talking through a microphone. Input is also needed to be set in Logic before (for example: reverb and vocal effects). The gate needs to be supervised at all times for it to not exceed the limit of producing unpleasant sounds.

The form of the song is complete as it is for now and most of the instrumentations needed are included. One of the new ones like the bells and synths are added. The funky bass from the previous week has been changed into a much subtle "synthetic double bass" and a sustained bass is added at the very end as well. The top-line melody is in the making and will be included in the next upcoming posts together with the lyrics.